Late-night greetings from Coors Field where the Rockies’ lost 9-6 to Matt Holliday and the Cardinals on a rainy Wednesday night.

Here are a few quotes and notes:

* As expected, right-hander Alex White will start against the Cardinals in the series finale Thursday night. White’s been pitching well at Triple-A Colorado Springs.

* Lefty Drew Pomeranz remains a work in progress. Manager Jim Tracy said Pomeranz was “a little erratic with his command tonight.”

Pomeranz, who allowed three earned runs on five hits over four innings, admitted he didn’t have his best stuff, but felt like he battled. Pomeranz fastball was down a few miles an hour, dipping to 89-90 mph most of the night, but he said it has nothing to do with the slight biceps soreness he’s been experiencing.

“Like I said, I just didn’t have my best stuff tonight … nobody is going to have their best stuff every time out,” he said. “You just have to learn to pitch in games like today.”

Wil Nieves began a rehab assignment last week for a turf toe with a stipulation. He agreed to remain in Triple-A Colorado Springs on rehab through Tuesday’s trading deadline to see if a move was made with Rockies’ catcher Ramon Hernandez. Hernandez was not dealt, meaning the Rockies are expected to outright Nieves today.

Nieves had hoped to remain in the Rockies’ organization. But he’s out of minor league options, and there’s no spot with Hernandez and rookie Wilin Rosario sharing time in the big leagues.

Washington and Tampa Bay are among teams that are looking to add a backup catcher. Nieves played for the Nationals earlier in his career. Nieves played for the Sky Sox in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, going 3-for-4.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.